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Yossie Raichik Obituary
The group said Rabbi Yossie Raichik died Sunday of a lung infection. He was 55.
He was the director of Habad's "Children of Chernobyl" project, which airlifted 81 groups of children to Israel for treatment after the 1986 explosion of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor sent a toxic radioactive cloud through a large area.
Raichik was born in Los Angeles, where his parents were sent as emissaries by the leader of Habad, a Jewish outreach organizations.
Raichik was buried Sunday in Jerusalem. He is survived by his wife, several children and brothers and sisters, the group said in a statement.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
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David Pepper
December 31, 2009
Dear Raichik Mishpacha,
I only very recently learned of the passing of our dear Yossie. We lived on Laurel, one block from the Rabbi's home. As a young boy, I got to know many of the family members, including Abi, Yossie, Schimi and Loucie and their honorable and wonderful parents, Rabbi and Rebetzen Raichik. My father and I were fortunate to share in the many simchas of the family, and, when I would see Yossie, it would bring a smile to my face, for he was such a wonderful, learned and kind person. I will truly miss Yossie, as I have missed his dear parents. The Raichik family has always been a true inspiration to me, and, I am blessed to have had the opportunity of knowing them. Please accept my deepest condolences and may his memory be a blessing to all.
Shoshannah Brombacher, Ph.D.
December 31, 2008
Unfortunately I heard about the Rabbi's passing only now. May HaShem comfort his family for all the mitzvos he did!!
Shoshannah Brombacher, Brooklyn, New York
Chloe Ross
October 21, 2008
Dina
You and Yossie were such great neighbors on Martel in the 80's and such wonderful people. I have just learned today of your huge loss. Please accept my deepest condolences and may his memory be for a blessing.
Chloe Ross
Risa & Jeff Pulver
October 5, 2008
Our sincere condolences to Dina Raichik and the Raichik children. We have very fond memories of all the wonderful times we shared with Yossie.
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Jon Gilmour
September 26, 2008
May your memory be a blessing. May you have a share in the World to Come.
Mark Jones
September 24, 2008
Jews speak of "righteous Christians"; you were a righteous Jew.
September 23, 2008
I wish the would had more people like Yossie Raichik, a hero.
Shyla Patera
September 22, 2008
God bless and give you peace and hope. May your family find comfort in the Torah.
Tami B
September 22, 2008
God Bless you for your work.
Catherine
September 22, 2008
My condolences for the loss of Rabbi Raichik.
Judy Stein
September 22, 2008
God Bless the Raichik Family. May Yossie rest in peace. He was a great man.
A Hackman
September 22, 2008
I did not know Rabbi Raichik personally but the world was a much better place because of how he lived. Because of his love for children and saving thousands of them, I can only hope he is encircled by children who have also passed.
Henryk Zaleski
September 22, 2008
Shalom.
D. ZIMMERMAN
September 22, 2008
REST IN PEACE YOSSIE RAICHIK
September 21, 2008
Thank You for the children
Sonny & Tomasa Delgado
September 21, 2008
May God bless the family with comfort,tranquility & peace of mind.
See you in heaven Yossie.
September 21, 2008
We rejoice in a life well lived.
Juanita
September 21, 2008
May God hold Yossie in his memory and bless the family left behind. Psalms 83:18
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